Learn How to Access the Lee County Homeless Response System
Experiencing of facing homelessness? Learn how to access the resources available in Lee County here: https://www.leehomeless.org/access-homeless-response-system/.
The Digital Green Book “Pocket Guide to Emergency Assistance” and Map
The Green Book and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties Interactive Map below was prepared to help those who find themselves homeless or in immediate need of some sort of assistance. It does not contain all the services which may be available to assist you or guarantee services are still available. Our sincere hope is that it will connect you with someone who can be of assistance.
The Lee County Homeless Service Guide
The Lee County Homeless Service Guide is a way for individuals to access providers within the Lee County Continuum of Care. If you are in need of help, click on the images below for help. PDF versions available in English and en español.
Get Help!
CENTERSTONE CARELINE
If you are stressed, confused or feeling anxiety and need to speak to someone, the team at Centerstone is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week at 941-782-4300.
UNITED WAY 211 HELPLINE
You can dial 211 on your phone to reach United Way staff and receive information and referrals to human and social service agencies within Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties.
Clients can call and receive information and referrals appropriate to their needs.
COORDINATED ENTRY
If you are living outside, in a car, or in an emergency shelter, we invite you to complete a “Coordinated Assessment” to help you find a housing solution by connecting you to available resources.
You can speak to staff and complete an assessment 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by calling 239- 533-7996.
You will be asked several questions to determine your housing needs.
The assessment takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
The completion of an assessment does not guarantee housing.
You should continue to seek other resources to resolve your housing crisis.